You have probably heard the term “defensive driving,” but have you ever stopped to think about the kinds of skills it might require? The National Safety Council established the first defensive driving course in 1964, which means nearly all motorists on the road today have had the opportunity to learn about this approach since the day they got their license. But how many have actually enrolled in such a course, and how many know how to apply its principles when behind the wheel?
If you get into a minor car accident on your way to work or while running errands, you may just want to exchange information with the other motorist and be on your way. When you fail to take certain steps following a collision, though, you compromise your ability to recover compensation for any damages you incurred.
MS News Now reports on a tragic collision that resulted in one fatality earlier this month. According to police, a pickup truck struck and killed a pedestrian shortly before 8:30 p.m.
Motorcycle riding is an inherently dangerous sport, and people who ride run the risk of sustaining serious injuries every time they hop on their hog. Sadly, even experienced motorcyclists who follow all local traffic laws can find themselves in a devastating collision with a drunk, distracted, or otherwise negligent driver.
According to MS News Now, a collision involving two Mustangs and an SUV left one person injured. The accident happened on a Sunday afternoon earlier this month near the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Highway 18 in Brandon.
You do not have to make millions in endorsements or win multiple Olympic medals to consider yourself an athlete. Whether you enjoy doing 5k bubble runs with a close group of friends or you hit the open road alone to train for ultra marathons, you’re an athlete as long as you consider yourself to be one. And if training, competing, or just exercising with friends is part of your everyday life, sustaining severe injuries could result in serious emotional turmoil.
If you get into a minor car accident on your way to work or while running errands, you may feel like you don’t have time for the hassle and simply want to exchange information with the other motorist so that you can be on your way. If you fail to take certain steps following a collision, though, you may compromise your ability to recover compensation for some or all of the damages you sustained.
Pedestrian motor vehicle accidents are far more common than most people realize, especially in congested areas at night. The consequences are often devastating. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,735 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2013. Approximately 73 percent of these accidents occurred in urban areas, and 72 percent of them happened after sunset.
No tragedy can match the heartbreak of losing a family member in an unexpected car accident. Although no amount of compensation can undo your grief, you may be able to restore financial stability by filing a wrongful death claim.
